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Thailand's king endorses new cabinet
Bhumjaithai secured 32 cabinet posts, while Pheu Thai received nine ministries in the coalition deal, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Thailand's King endorsed the new coalition cabinet of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with Yodchanan Wongsawat, nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra, appointed deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette reported.
- Bhumjaithai won the most seats in the February poll but lacked an outright majority, prompting an alliance with third-placed Pheu Thai of tech billionaire Thaksin, who is serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption.
- With 32 cabinet positions, Bhumjaithai and its loyalists control the economic and defence portfolios, while Pheu Thai members were allotted minister jobs covering agriculture, labour, and education.
- Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow retains his diplomatic post, and Yodchanan also serves as minister for higher education, science, research, and information, while Anutin holds the interior minister portfolio.
- The new government is expected to present its policy positions before parliament next week, according to local media, marking the coalition's official legislative commencement.
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